Alyson Stoner, known for her work on Phineas and Ferb and Step Up, has issued a statement to clarify the confusion caused by a comment she made at an event related to the Kingdom Hearts community. This comment was interpreted by some fans as a possible spoiler for Kingdom Hearts 4. Stoner, who has voiced characters like Kairi, Xion, and Naminé, mentioned in a clip that “many people don’t like to know about Naminé”, which led to speculation about her return in the upcoming title of the franchise.
No Kingdom, no hearts
In this regard, Stoner used her Instagram story to clarify that her statement was misinterpreted and that she has no information about the game in development. “Unfortunately, I have no news about KH4, but I am as eager as you for an update“, she assured, emphasizing that any suggestion of a new role was incorrect. “I haven’t recorded anything currently and I didn’t mean to give the impression that there was something more behind my comment”, she added.
The Kingdom Hearts community is known for its fervor and the intense reactions provoked by the statements of the figures involved, which often results in rampant speculation. The series has had different actresses for the character of Naminé, which has also contributed to the level of confusion. Stoner explained that the lack of communication in the industry often means that actors are not informed about their projects until public announcements are made.
On the other hand, Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that the development of Kingdom Hearts 4 is progressing well, although the information gap continues to generate anxiety among fans. In this context, Stoner’s hints, although unfortunate, reflect the community’s passion for the franchise.